Tech agenda: Augmented World Expo 2013

Coming up, the Augmented World Expo 2013, where everything from smart glasses and wearable technology to new and radical ways of interacting with computers and mobile devices will be demonstrated and examined.

Augmented World Expo 2013
June 4-5
Santa Clara Convention Center
California, United States

Everything that draws on technology to add to the consumer's and the professional's concept of reality will be up for discussion, debate and examination -- be it augmented reality software, wearable technology, smart eyewear or gesture commands and computer sensors. The conference and expo attracts delegates from over 30 countires and this year's keynote speakers include Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, and games pioneer Will Wrigth, responsible for creating the Sims.
http://augmentedworldexpo.com/

LeWeb'13 London
June 5-6
Westminster Central Hall
London, UK

The British leg of the yearly series of events is focused on the sharing economy and its social and cultural impact. This year's event boasts an array of tech keynote speakers including Chad Dickerson, founder of Etsy, and AirBnB's Joe Gebbia.
http://london.leweb.co/

Inside Social Apps Conference & Expo
June 6-7
Hilton, Union Square
San Francisco, California, United States

Whether you're a mobile app heavyweight or a newbie, Inside Social Apps brings together the entire app ecosystem in an interactive environment where attendees can quickly advance their knowledge and practical skills.
http://www.mediabistro.com/insidesocialapps/?c=mbprel

The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)
June 10-14
Moscone West
San Francisco, California, United States

Apple's yearly showcase and workshopping platform for detailing its newest software developments to the community that builds apps, software and supporting products for the iPhone, iPad and Mac desktop and notebook line. Aimed at software developers but open to anyone who can afford a $1,000+ ticket, the event will no doubt attract a huge amount of both tech and mainstream media coverage as anticipation builds regarding rumored new products, which this year include a smartwatch, a television and maybe even a cheap iPhone.
https://developer.apple.com/wwdc/

InfoComm 2013
June 12-14
Orange County Convention center
Orlando, Florida, United States

Collaborate, communicate, connect. One of the biggest professional audiovisual technology gatherings, it boasts 925 exhibitors from 90 countries and attracts over 30000 attendees.
http://www.infocommshow.org/

Windows BUILD conference
June 26-28
The Moscone Center
San Francisco, California, United States

The Moscone Center plays host to Microsoft's yearly developer conference, where the company will detail the latest changes to its all-conquering desktop platform and is also expected to unveil a number of new products, including a 7-inch tablet. Like Apple's WWDC, BUILD is aimed purely at software designers and app developers but like its one-time arch rival's event, expect BUILD to receive more than its fair share of mainstream media coverage.
http://www.buildwindows.com/

Mobile Asia Expo 2013
June 26-28
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Shanghai, China

This year set to showcase a ‘connected city' concept, the Mobile Asia Expo is packed full of cutting edge hi-tech products and gadgets, and despite being only in its second year it is fast becoming the destination for Chinese professionals and consumers alike to experience the cutting edge of what is possible.
http://www.mobileasiaexpo.com/

VidCon
August 1-3
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, Califorina, United States

Now in its fourth year, VidCon has quickly become the place for the rapidly growing community of people who create online video. As such it is expecting 12,000 visitors.
http://www.vidcon.com/

Ars Electronica Festival 2013
September 5-9
The Ars Electronica Center
Linz, Austria

Now in its 34th year, the Ars Electronica Festival is as much an examination as it is a celebration of technology, art and society. Widely regarded as one of the world's most important media art festivals, it is this year all about memory and memories, how they are created and the impact that they have on our lives
http://www.aec.at/festival/en/

IFA 2013
September 6-11
Messe Berlin GmbH exhibition center
Berlin, Germany

In 2012 the "world's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances" attracted 240,000 visitors and was responsible for generating business worth €3.8 billion. This year is expected to be no different as the 142,000m2 Messe Berlin ExpoCenter plays host to this year's event.
http://b2b.ifa-berlin.com/en/

TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2013
September 7-11
The Concourse at San Francisco Design Center
San Francisco, California, United States

A gathering of exciting technology start-ups, influential speakers and star technology guests. One of the highlights will be the ‘Battlefield' where budding tech entreprenures compete for seed fundfing to help make their hi-tech ideas a reality.
http://techcrunch.com/events/disrupt-sf-2013/event-info/

World Smart Week
September 24-27
Acropolis Convention Centre
Nice, France

Combining a number of smaller exhibitions and conferences focused on, among other things, NFC and digital security technologies, the event is expected to attract 1,700 businesses demonstrating new advances in mobile and wireless payments, connectivity and other mobile proximity services.
http://www.worldsmartweek.com/

CEATEC Japan
October 1-5
Makuhari Messe
Tokyo, Japan

Not quite as big as the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) but nevertheless one of the most important dates in the technology hardware calendar each year, CEATEC is where Ultra High Definition Television made its global debut and remains the showcase for consumer technology heralding from the Asia Pacific region. As such, it continues to attract in excess of 170,000 visitors each year.
http://www.ceatec.com/

Gigaom Mobilize
October 16-17
Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF
San Francisco, California, United States

A smaller yet key event for anyone focused on the future of mobile and how it will shape technology, business and consumer behavior. Now in its fifth year, the event will in 2013 focus on the internet of things and the impact of big data.
http://event.gigaom.com/mobilize/


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